Brazil World Cup Construction Worker Falls To His Death
A man in Brazil working to build the stadium for next year's World Cup died after falling from the roof of the construction site.
| Nichole Cartmell
World
Nelson Mandela Laid To Rest In Childhood Village
Nelson Mandela was taken to his final resting place in his childhood village Sunday.
U.S., Chinese Navy Ships Almost Collided In South China Sea
The USS Cowpens was forced to take evasive action when a Chinese Navy ship cut across its path.
Mandela's Casket Arrives In Ancestral Hometown
Thousands lined the streets of Nelson Mandela's ancestral village Saturday to welcome home the body of their beloved leader.
China Makes First Lunar 'Soft Landing' Since 1976: Reports
China became the first country to make a "soft landing" of a spacecraft in almost 40 years. The last country to do so was the Soviet Union in 1976.
Iran Sends Second Monkey Into Space: State Media
Iran claims this is its second successful mission of 2013 even though many have cast doubts on whether the first mission was legitimate.
Ireland Exiting Bailout Program But Faces Tough Recovery
After almost three years, Ireland can exit its emergency fund program, but the country's financial rehabilitation will be tough.
| Laura Heck
Drone Strike In Yemen Targets Wedding Party
Reports cite both conflicting death tolls and conflicting accounts of whether militants connected to Al-Qaeda traveled with the party.
Kim Jong-Un's Uncle Jang Song Thaek Executed
Kim Jong-un's uncle, who was previously considered the second most powerful man in North Korea, has been executed.
Bangladesh Executes Opposition Leader For War Crimes
Despite objections from human rights activists, Abdul Quader Mollah was executed for war crimes after protests calling for his death.
| Laura Heck
'Fake' Mandela Interpreter Says He Has Schizophrenia
Amid fraud accusations, the sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial service claims he had a schizophrenic episode during the event.
| John O'Connor
International Space Station Suffers Cooling System Trouble
NASA says the crew aboard is safe but might need to attempt a spacewalk to repair the cooling system.
Hearing On Asiana Crash Considers Pilot Training, Automation
Investigators heard analysts saying pilots may be too reliant on automated systems without understanding how those systems work.
U.S. And U.K. Suspend Nonlethal Aid To Syrian Rebels
The U.S. and the U.K. are said to have suspended the delivery of some aid into Syria following clashes among rival opposition groups.
India's Supreme Court Upholds Ban On Gay Sex
India's Supreme Court reinstated a colonial-era ban on homosexuality.
Interpreter At Nelson Mandela Memorial Called A Fake
The sign language interpreter seen at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela Tuesday is being called a fake.
Pope Francis Named Time's Person Of The Year
Time's runner-up for the person of the year was NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Uruguay OKs World's First Legal Pot Trade
By a vote of 16-13, Uruguay's Senate voted to allow government-sponsored sale, distribution and production of the drug.
Elian Gonzalez Criticizes U.S. In Trip Outside Cuba
Shortly after his 20th birthday, the young man best known for his 1999 rescue attended a seminar in Ecuador and criticized the U.S. embargo of Cuba.
Ukrainian Police Storm Anti-Government Protest Camp
Ukrainian police and protesters clashed in the third week of demonstrations against the government and Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich.
Kenya Mall Was Attacked By Only 4 Men, NYPD Says
NYPD detectives said in a report the attack might have been carried out by just four men, who likely escaped.
Canada To Claim The North Pole As Its Own
In an initial submission to the United Nations, Canada requested its nautical border be extended by about 1.2 million square kilometers.
Man Jumps To His Death During Girlfriend's Shopping Spree
After shopping at the mall all day with his girlfriend, a 38-year-old Chinese man jumped seven floors to his death after she refused to stop shopping.
| John O'Connor
South Africa, World Leaders Mourn Mandela At Memorial
Nearly 100 world leaders joined the tens of thousands of South Africa gathered to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela.
Pope, Snowden, Miley Make 'Person Of The Year' Shortlist
Notably absent from the list were Egypt's Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and late South African leader Nelson Mandela.
| Christina Honan
Putin Replaces State News Agency With 'Ministry Of Truth'
Putin ordered RIA Novosti be liquidated to create a new Russian Information Agency, headed by a prominent pro-Putin figure.
Thailand's PM Dissolves Parliament, Calls New Election
Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has dissolved the country's parliament and called for new elections.
North Korea Confirms Kim Jong Un's Powerful Uncle Ousted
North Korea's state media confirmed Jang Song Thaek's ouster saying he was removed from a party meeting Sunday despite rumors since last week.
Fight In Brazil Leaves Three Soccer Fans Critically Injured
A massive fight between fans in the stands has the world again questioning whether Brazil is a safe place to hold the 2014 World Cup.
Ukrainian Anti-Government Protesters Topple Statue Of Lenin
Ukrainian protesters tore down a statue of communist icon Vladimir Lenin in a symbolic rejection of Russian influence.
